Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations

Job description

The Role We’re hiring a Senior Accountant (Accounting Operations)—a strong technical accountant who wants to expand into systems, process improvement, and operational impact. This role is roughly 75% accounting, 25% operations. You’ll own key areas of the close while helping redesign workflows, drive automation, and modernize how accounting operates. If you naturally question inefficiencies, think in systems, and are excited about leveraging AI and automation to transform finance workflows, this role is for you. Santa Monica, CA | Hybrid (approximately 50% in-office, 2–3 days per week) What You’ll Own Financial Accounting & Client Reporting Support and own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with GAAP Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analysis Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, client reporting, and payout processes Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and reporting processes Support audits and partner with external tax advisors (income + sales/use tax) Accounting Operations & Systems Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and help redesign them Drive automation, system improvements, and process standardization Leverage AI and modern tools to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility Build scalable, repeatable processes to support growth Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Sales, Operations, and Product to align financial and operational workflows Help translate financial data into insights that support decision-making What You Bring 4+ years of accounting experience (High-growth startup operators preferred) Strong GAAP foundation with hands-on close experience Demonstrated interest in process improvement, systems, or automation Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Experience with tools like Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Notion, or similar Familiarity with AI tools, with a strong interest in applying them Working knowledge of sales/use tax is a plus! The Perks Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 + Bonus + Equity Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life plans ($0 Premiums + Partial Dependent Coverage) Open Vacation – Unlimited PTO 401(k) (50% match up to 3%) Education / Professional Stipend Paid Holidays & Birthdays Off Parental Leave Team Offsites / Events Ticket hookups Tixr is the largest, fastest-growing, privately-held primary ticketing and live event commerce marketplace in the world. We're a California born and bred company that's still founder owned and led to this day, and we support a global client base with staff throughout the US, Canada, and UK. We exclusively power 500 of the most respected live entertainment brands in 40 countries including San Jose Earthquakes, Wynn Nightlife, Riot Fest, Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Riot Games Arena, Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa, Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Lightning in a Bottle, among many others. About Tixr Tixr's on a mission to transform the ticket buying experience with a modern approach to a legacy business. Born from a fan-focused frame of mind, we empower large-scale events, music venues, and sports properties with modern, innovative solutions to their highly-complex ticketing and e-commerce needs. Our unified commerce platform is built for big, supporting all types of events, from festivals to global arena tours, and an almost limitless suite of commerce offerings beyond admission tickets.